PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo comes to the cage accompanied by Also Sprach Zarathustra. Sandoval is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Overseer - Slayed. Felix Sandoval acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

DeBramalo
vs
Sandoval

178 cm
23
162 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

171 cm
33
158 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but DeBramalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeBramalo dips to his left and cracks Sandoval with an uppercut!
DeBramalo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
Sandoval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Sandoval avoids it.

Sandoval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sandoval lands in his opponent's guard.
Sandoval works over DeBramalo with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sandoval advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sandoval seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeBramalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Sandoval seems content to control.
Sandoval seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeBramalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandoval seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sandoval wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping him busy.
Sandoval wants to pass to mount but DeBramalo is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
DeBramalo wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but DeBramalo is having none of it.
DeBramalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
DeBramalo trying to control but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeBramalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but DeBramalo dodges it nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DeBramalo gets back to full guard.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandoval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. DeBramalo sprawls well.
Sandoval tries to clinch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
DeBramalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sandoval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
DeBramalo connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off.

Sandoval looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeBramalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandoval throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandoval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBramalo trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Sandoval sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeBramalo keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeBramalo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sandoval throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
Sandoval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeBramalo defends well and Sandoval ends up having to push DeBramalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeBramalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Felix Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but DeBramalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval dives in for a single leg takedown but DeBramalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt - DeBramalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval wants to counter the offense by DeBramalo and move into the clinch position.
Sandoval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeBramalo is fending him off so far but Sandoval persists. Nope, DeBramalo circles away and we're back to standing.

Sandoval shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeBramalo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sandoval is trying to maintain the position but DeBramalo is very close to passing his half guard.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBramalo working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sandoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeBramalo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandoval is positioning himself well to prevent DeBramalo advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if DeBramalo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandoval is doing well to control the position and prevent DeBramalo from advancing to side control.
Sandoval tries to roll over but DeBramalo keeps him under control.
DeBramalo trying to mount his opponent but Sandoval defends it.
Sandoval is not content to let DeBramalo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking to improve his position.
DeBramalo not doing much here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeBramalo pinned against the cage. DeBramalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for DeBramalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Sandoval clinches up against the cage.
DeBramalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandoval's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Felix Sandoval has been cut.
DeBramalo presses Sandoval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeBramalo tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing DeBramalo back against the cage.
DeBramalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
DeBramalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeBramalo tries a body shot but Sandoval blocks it.

Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandoval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sandoval is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeBramalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeBramalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandoval. Sandoval gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBramalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandoval, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. DeBramalo sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Sandoval's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

DeBramalo thows a body kick. Sandoval tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeBramalo misses with a looping left.
Sandoval has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeBramalo.

Sandoval shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sandoval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandoval looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeBramalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sandoval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeBramalo's head.
Felix Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on DeBramalo's thigh. DeBramalo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sandoval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sandoval trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeBramalo tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandoval fails with the takedown
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeBramalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeBramalo misses with a wild combination.
DeBramalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeBramalo circles away.
DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandoval or perhaps it was just good defense by DeBramalo, which made it look bad.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sandoval checks a leg kick.
Sandoval fails with the takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Sandoval scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is trying to control the action in half guard but DeBramalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeBramalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandoval looking to pass the guard.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
DeBramalo managing to control the position.
Sandoval trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeBramalo but DeBramalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeBramalo scores with a push kick.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sandoval clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeBramalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sandoval's brow.
DeBramalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DeBramalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeBramalo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Post fight, Quentin DeBramalo took to the microphone: 'WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'.